Which Group is Used to Calculate the Frequency of an Allele

Question

Which group is used to calculate the frequency of an allele in a population?
A) homozygous recessives
B) the most fertile individuals
C) homozygous dominants
D) heterozygotes
E) heterozygous dominants

Accepted Answer

The frequency of an allele in a population is often calculated using the Hardy-Weinberg principle, which considers the frequency of homozygous recessives to determine the frequency of the recessive allele.